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Jazz Band D-CLAIM Shines a Spotlight on Dallas Poets 

From a cozy corner at The Wild Detectives, the local poetry scene is getting all jazzed up.

By Isabella Ferreri

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Norah Jones Honored as an Architect of Sound By Grammy Hall of Fame

The Grapevine native will be the second-ever artist awarded the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award by the Recording Academy.

By Alex Gonzalez

 

Luna Luna’s Next Era Sounds Like a Party of One

Dallas artist Kevin "Kavvi" González takes full creative control on one of the city's most beloved indie-pop projects in recent years.

By Sean Stroud

 

When Texas Was Fertile Ground for Prison Bands

For the first time, hear the sounds of incarcerated Texas musicians who soundtracked life behind bars.

By Marshall Project

 
 

Ranking Every Song on Bruno Mars' Long-Awaited Album, The Romantic

Ahead of his two-night run at Globe Life Field next month, we decided to dive into the Grammy-winning artist's first solo album in a decade.

By Osvaldo Espino

 

Most Anticipated Concerts of 2026 (So Far)

Pussycat Dolls, Grupo Frontera, Doja Cat, Jason Isbell and more promise a big year for North Texas music fans.

By Alec Spicer, Preston Jones, Simon Pruitt

 

What To Know About the DOJ's Lawsuit Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

The DOJ claims Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolize the Live music industry. Now it wants the companies separated.

By Alyssa Fields

 
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Free Things To Do in Dallas (and Beyond) This Weekend

Art, music and even more art. It's a great weekend to have an appreciation for all things creative.

By Alec Spicer, Alyssa Fields

 

Seven Is the Magic Number for DJ Tone Hunts

Much to our delight, th